Fan in Audio Research tube pre-amp


Do audio research pre-tube like LS26, LS27, Ref 3 and ref 5 all come with fans? If they do, is the fan noise noticeable?
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Showing 1 response by dodgealum

No fan in the LS26 and I suspect not in any of the other preamps you list. Tube preamps typically do not run hot enough to require a fan. Tube amps, including ARC models like the Ref 110 do have a fan as do some of their solid state amps like the SD135 which I owned.